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Reform, social justice and tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis
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Reform, social justice and tackling abuse: 12 years of Pope Francis

Vatican City, Holy See | AFP During his 12 years as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice for compassion and peace,…
SourceSourceApril 21, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Connecting La Rochelle to Île de Ré
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Image of the day: Connecting La Rochelle to Île de Ré

The Île de Ré Bridge (Pont de l'île de Ré) stands as a vital link between mainland France and the picturesque Île de Ré, captured…
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Worry and social norms drive climate change talks
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Worry and social norms drive climate change talksScience

Worry and social norms drive climate change talks

Americans are more likely to discuss climate change with family and friends if they feel worried or at risk, perceive society as supportive of pro-climate…
SourceSourceApril 18, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Saharan dust sweeps across southern Italy
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Image of the day: Saharan dust sweeps across southern Italy

In mid-April 2025, Italy experienced hazy skies and a distinct yellowish hue as Saharan dust swept across the Mediterranean. Driven by strong Sirocco winds, the…
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Study reveals climate change risks to safe blood supply worldwide
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Study reveals climate change risks to safe blood supply worldwide

A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests a changing climate threatens the continuous availability of safe blood across the world Summary: Climate…
SourceSourceApril 18, 2025 Full article
First US ‘refugee scientists’ to arrive in France in weeks: university
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First US ‘refugee scientists’ to arrive in France in weeks: university

Marseille, France | AFP The first researchers fleeing US spending cuts imposed by President Donald Trump will start work at a French university in June,…
SourceSourceApril 18, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Coastal gateway of Nea Potidea, Greece
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Image of the day: Coastal gateway of Nea Potidea, Greece

Nea Potidea, a coastal village in northern Greece, sits at the entrance of the Kassandra peninsula in Halkidiki. Known for its sandy beaches and relaxed…
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Climate change may drive dangerous rise in arsenic levels in rice
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Climate change may drive dangerous rise in arsenic levels in riceScience

Climate change may drive dangerous rise in arsenic levels in rice

Climate change may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, a staple food for millions across Asia, reveals a new study from Columbia University’s Mailman…
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Nearly half of Americans open to plant-based diets to cut emissions
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Nearly half of Americans open to plant-based diets to cut emissions

As Earth Day approaches on April 22, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey shows that 46% of Americans would consider eating a…
SourceSourceApril 17, 2025 Full article
Microorganisms use secret carbon pathway to thrive at hydrothermal vents
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Microorganisms use secret carbon pathway to thrive at hydrothermal ventsScience

Microorganisms use secret carbon pathway to thrive at hydrothermal vents

Microorganisms employ a secret weapon during metabolism Summary: Microorganisms have found remarkable ways to thrive at hydrothermal vents, even in shallow coastal waters where extreme…
SourceSourceApril 17, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Talèfre Glacier retreat in France
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Image of the day: Talèfre Glacier retreat in France

The Talèfre Glacier, nestled in the French Alps, has long been a striking feature of the Mont Blanc region. But over the past decades, it…
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Extreme weather and sustainability in focus at HKU event
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Extreme weather and sustainability in focus at HKU eventNews

Extreme weather and sustainability in focus at HKU event

Uniting cross-sector forces to inspire climate action in the next generation Jointly organised by the Department of Geography at the University of Hong Kong (HKU)…
SourceSourceApril 16, 2025 Full article
Wildfire trauma may impair long-term decision-making, study shows
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Wildfire trauma may impair long-term decision-making, study showsScience

Wildfire trauma may impair long-term decision-making, study shows

Researchers link climate-related trauma to changes in decision-making behavior and brain function in disaster survivors Summary: Experiencing a climate disaster like a wildfire may do…
SourceSourceApril 16, 2025 Full article
Salmon strongholds: A quiet force for global resilience
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Salmon strongholds: A quiet force for global resilience

A new study examines the “stronghold strategy” — an ambitious plan to protect food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience through salmon rivers Summary: In the…
SourceSourceApril 16, 2025 Full article
US firm pushes for deep-sea mining off Pacific island
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US firm pushes for deep-sea mining off Pacific island

Sydney, Australia | AFP A US firm says it has launched a bid for deep-sea mining in the waters off a remote Pacific island, urging…
SourceSourceApril 16, 2025 Full article
New model reveals how pollution spreads through Galveston Bay during storms
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New model reveals how pollution spreads through Galveston Bay during stormsScience

New model reveals how pollution spreads through Galveston Bay during storms

Model tracks how pollution travels through Galveston Bay Summary: Understanding how pollution spreads through complex estuarine environments is essential for protecting coastal communities and ecosystems.…
SourceSourceApril 16, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: April 15, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: April 15, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: April 15, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. In brief: Scientists find…
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Image of the day: The European State of the Climate 2024 Report
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Image of the day: The European State of the Climate 2024 Report

A striking snapshot of Europe’s changing climate comes into focus with the release of the European State of the Climate 2024 Report, published on 15…
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Graphene breakthrough promises cheaper, scalable carbon capture
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Graphene breakthrough promises cheaper, scalable carbon capture

Scientists at EPFL have developed a scalable method to produce porous graphene membranes that efficiently separate carbon dioxide. The breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost…
SourceSourceApril 15, 2025 Full article
Disasters linked to delays in colorectal cancer diagnoses
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Disasters linked to delays in colorectal cancer diagnosesScience

Disasters linked to delays in colorectal cancer diagnoses

Study reveals fewer colorectal cancer diagnoses during hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic but eventually elevated rates of late diagnoses Summary: Natural disasters and public health…
SourceSourceApril 14, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Mount Taranaki’s perfect symmetry from space
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Image of the day: Mount Taranaki’s perfect symmetry from space

Mount Taranaki, the iconic volcanic peak on New Zealand’s North Island, stands out with remarkable clarity in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captured on 7 May…
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Conservatives in the US show broad distrust of scientists, study finds
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Conservatives in the US show broad distrust of scientists, study findsScience

Conservatives in the US show broad distrust of scientists, study finds

Conservative Americans appear to distrust science more broadly than previously understood — not only in areas that challenge their worldview, but also in fields that…
SourceSourceApril 14, 2025 Full article
Climate change disrupts Arctic currents carrying Siberian matter
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Climate change disrupts Arctic currents carrying Siberian matter

A new study has shed unprecedented light on the highly variable and climate-sensitive routes that substances from Siberian rivers use to travel across the Arctic…
SourceSourceApril 14, 2025 Full article
Thunberg, activists push ahead with Sweden climate lawsuit
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Thunberg, activists push ahead with Sweden climate lawsuit

Stockholm, Sweden | AFP Climate activists including Greta Thunberg said Monday they plan to refile a lawsuit against the Swedish state for alleged climate inaction,…
SourceSourceApril 14, 2025 Full article